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Upshift prompt for fuel-economy-optimised
driving
The consumption-oriente
d upshift indicator A in
the tachometer at the ri ght beside the digital
speed display helps you to develop a fuel-saving
driving style.
The upshift indicator lights up - prompting you to
shift up to the next-higher gear - depending on the
selected gear, engine speed and accelerator
pedal position.
The upshift indicator is only active when “Sport” or
“Sport Plus” mode is switched off.
f Change to the next-higher gear when the
upshift indicator lights up. Shifting down –
f
Pull the PDK selector lever or shift button on
the steering wheel back.
You can shift up or down by the corresponding
number of gears by quickly pressing or pulling the
shift buttons or selector lever several times in
succession.
The transmission can be shifted up or down by
several gears in succession by continuously
operating the selector lever or shift buttons.
You can shift up or down at any time depending
on driving speed and engine speed.
Gear changes that would exceed the upper or
lower engine-speed limit are not executed by the
control unit.
There is no automatic upshift at the upper engine-
speed limit in selector-lever position M. Upshift
suppression can be cancelled by kickdown
operation. If, for example, the engine-speed limit
is reached during overtaking and an automatic
upshift does not occur, the transmission shifts up
in this case as a result of kickdown operation.
f Select an appropriately low gear on upward
and downward slopes.
This will ensure optimum use of engine power
and engine braking. To shift up automatically
at the upper engine-
speed limit:
f Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full-
throttle point (kickdown).
Failure of the selector lever display on the
instrument panel
The warning “Gearbox emergency operation”
appears in red on the multi-function display.
Effect:
– No selector-lever position is displayed on the instrument panel.
Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to
astop.
Action required:
f It is not possible to continue driving. Stop the
vehicle immediately in a suitable place. Have
the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist
workshop.
f Please see the chapter “TOWING” on
page 316.

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PDK selector lever emergency releaseIn the event of an electronics failure, the PDK
selector lever can only be moved from selector-
lever position P if an emergency release operation
has already been performed.
Note
If a selector lever emergency release was
performed, the vehicle must not be towed.
f Please see the chapter “TOWING” on
page 316.
f Secure the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling away.
1. Open the ashtray.
2. Remove the ashtray insert.
fSwivel the spring for locking the ashtray
approx. 20° to the left. 3. Close the ashtray lid a
pprox. 45° and hold it
at that position.
4. Insert a screwdriver, for example, in through the opening, which is now visible at the right
next to the spring, and press the release
button for the selector support down.
5. Press the selector lever release button and move the selector lever out of position P.
The vehicle can now be moved.
6. To secure the vehicle, move the selector lever
to position P.

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Storage, Luggage Compartment and Roof Transport System
Storage
Warning!
Risk of injury during braking, rapid direction
changes or in an accident.
f Do not transport items of luggage or objects
unsecured in the passenger compartment.
f Do not transport any heavy objects in open
storage trays.
f Always keep the covers of the storage trays
closed while driving.
f Always protect the passenger compartment with a luggage compartment cover.
Note on operation
An unsecured or incorrectly positioned load can
slip out of place or endanger the vehicle
occupants during braking, direction changes or
in accidents.
For information on stowing loads and luggage:
f Please see the chapter “STOWING LOADS” on
page 228.
Storage optionsThere are various storage options available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:
– Glove box with pen and paper holder.
– In the front and rear armrests.
– In the door panels.
– In the center console, front and rear.
– On the back of the front seat backrests.
– Clothes hooks on the rear grab handles.
– Under the luggage compartment floor.
– In the front and rear cupholders.
Glove box
Warning!
Risk of injury by the glove box lid in case of
an accident.
f Keep the glove box closed while driving.
The glove box contains a drawer for storing the
vehicle folder and a holder for clipping in a pen.

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Opening
fPull the latch handle and open the lid.
Closing
f Always lock the latch handle with the
emergency key to secure the contents from
unauthorized access.
Cooled glove box
The glove box can be cooled if necessary.
Cooled air is directed into the glove box via
a separate air vent.
For information on cooling the glove box:
fPlease see the chapter “COOLED GLOVE BOX”
on page 83.
Storage tray in the armrest between the
front seatsOpening
f Press the button ( arrow) on the passenger’s
side of the armrest.
The lid pops up automatically.

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Adjusting rear seats to vertical positionfMake sure that the seat belts are not trapped.
Fold up the backrest until it locks with an
audible click.
The red control stud B must be lowered
completely.
Warning!
Risk of injury. The rear seat back rest must
be kept locked when driving. When you
brake or in the event of an accident, objects
can slide into the passenger compartment
and endanger the occupants.
f Always lock rear-seat backrests securely.
Luggage CompartmentThe maximum permissible load on the loadspace
floor in the luggage compartment is 200 kg. The
weight must be distributed evenly over the entire
luggage compartment floor.
For information on stowing loads and luggage:
fPlease see the chapter “STOWING LOADS” on
page 228.Opening/closing the luggage
compartment floorfFold the luggage compartment floor up or
down using the handle ( arrow).
Tie-down ringsThe load can be secured in the luggage
compartment to prevent it from slipping by
fastening tie-down straps to the tie-down rings.
fMake sure that all ring s are equally loaded
when securing a load.
Note on operation
The tie-down rings are no t designed to restrain
a heavy load in an accident.

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Stowing Loads
Danger!
Danger of injury. An unsecured or incorrectly
positioned load can slip out of place or
endanger the vehicle occupants during
braking, direction changes or in accidents.
Never transport objects that are not secured.
f Always transport loads in the luggage
compartment, never in the passenger
compartment (e.g. on or in front of the seats).
f Support the load against the seat backrests
wherever possible. Always lock the backrests
into place.
f Only transport heavy objects with the rear seat
backrests upright and engaged.
f Place the load behind unoccupied seats
whenever possible.
f Stow heavy objects as far forward as possible
on the floor, with lightweight objects behind
them.
f Never load the vehicle higher than the top
edge of the seat backrest.
f Always protect the passenger compartment
with a luggage compartment cover. Do not
drive with objects on top of the luggage
compartment cover. f
If the rear seats are not occupied, the
backrests can be addition ally secured with the
seat belts. Simply cro ss the outer seat belts
and insert each into the opposite buckle.
f Make sure that the load cannot damage the
heating filaments and the TV antenna in the
rear window.
Tie-down belts
f Do not use elastic belt s or straps to tie
down a load.
f Do not route belts and straps over
sharp edges.
f Observe the directions for use and information
for the tie-down equipment.
f Use only belts with a tear strength of at least
1543 lbs (700 kg) and a maximum width of
1 in. (25 mm).
f Cross the belts over the load. Driving
f
Vehicle handling changes depending on the
vehicle load. Adapt your driving style to the
changed driving behavior.
f Do not exceed the maximum gross weight
and axle load.
This information can be found under “Technical
data” in this Owner’s Manual:
f Please see the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
page 328.
f Never drive with the tailgate open. Exhaust
gases can enter the passenger compartment.
f Adapt the tire pressure to the load.
After you change the tire pressure, you must
also update the setting for Tire Pressure
Monitoring.
For information on setting Tire Pressure
Monitoring on the multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Information on tire pressures for partially and fully
loaded vehicles can be found under “Technical
data” in this Owner’s Manual:
f Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE FOR
COLD TIRES (68 °F/20 °C)” on page 326.

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Fixed Luggage Compartment
CoverThe fixed luggage compartment cover is
a movable fixture engaged behind the rear seats
at the left and right.
It can be disengaged and removed as required.Disengaging fixed luggage compartment
cover at the tailgatefPress fixing clips C together in the tailgate and
pull them out in a downward direction.
Ski BagSkis can be transported safely and without
damaging the passenger compartment using
the ski bag.
Notes
f Read the packaging and fitting instructions
on the ski bag.
f Fold up the ski bag only when it is dry.
Using the ski bag1. Pack one to max. two pairs of skis
(max. 17 kg) in the ski bag with the tips of
the skis facing forward.
The zipper must be facing the rear of the
vehicle.
2. Close the zipper on the ski bag.
3. Tighten the closing belt on the ski bag securely.
Make sure that the closing belt goes all the
way around the skis ahead of where the skis
are secured in direction of travel.
4. Pass the ski bag through between the rear seats or fold the right seat backrest forward.
5. Place the ski bag in the middle of the luggage compartment with the tips of the skis facing
forward in direction of travel.
The zip is facing backwards.
6. Hook the spring hooks on the side tension straps on the ski bag into the tie-down rings at
the left and right.
7. Tighten the side tension straps on the ski bag securely at the left and right.Stowing the ski bagfPack the ski bag into the gear bag and stow it
behind the luggage net at the left or right of the
luggage compartment.

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Roof Transport SystemA roof transport system can be fitted on the
vehicle for transporting awkward objects.
Various objects can be transported safely and
securely using the roof transport system and
additional attachments, e.g. ski rack, bicycle rack,
surfboard rack, roof box or snowboard holder.
fOnly use roof transport systems that have
been tested and approved by Porsche. It is not
possible to fit commercially available roof rack
systems.
Danger!
Risk of accidents if th e vehicle loses its roof
transport system due to excessive speed or
improper loading.
f Check the roof transport system and
attachments before every journey and at
regular intervals during a long journey to
ensure that they are fitted correctly and
securely. Tighten all fa stening screws again.
f Adjust your driving style accordingly by
maintaining a reasonable speed and slowing
hour vehicle turns.
f Do not drive at a speed of more than
80 mph (130 km/h) when the roof transport
system is fitted and loaded.
f Do not drive at a speed of more than
110 mph (180 km/h) when the roof transport
system is fitted but not loaded. Obey all traffic
laws.
f Load the roof transport system so that the
load does not protrude over the sides of the
roof transport system.
Never load the roof transport system wider
than the width of the vehicle.
f Position the center of gravity of the load as low
as possible with respect to the roof transport
system and distribute the load evenly over the
load area.
f Secure the load so that it will not move during
the journey.Do not use elastic rubber tensioners.
Caution!
Washing the vehicle in a car wash or failure
to observe the overall vehicle height or the
maximum permitted gross weight can
damage the vehicle or roof transport system.
f Remove the complete roof transport system
before washing the vehicle in a car wash.
f Check the overall vehicl e height with the roof
transport system fitted before driving into
multi-storey car parks, garages, underground
garages and tunnels.
f Do not exceed the maximum roof load,
maximum vehicle weight and maximum
axle loads.
For information on maxi mum permitted loads and
weights:
f Please see the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
page 328.
f Do not exceed the maximum permitted roof
transport system load of 70 kg.
f If you are not using the roof transport system,
remove it completely from the vehicle in order to save fuel and reduce noise.